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Box Elder Man Dies in Mobile Home Fire at Whispering Willows Park
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Dozens of fire units responded Sunday night to a mobile home fire just north of Interstate 90 at the Whispering Willows Mobile Home Park on West Gate Road. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says upon arrival, an active fire was observed at lot 109 with heavy fire and smoke conditions. Following containment efforts by firefighters, a deceased male was discovered inside the residence along with a deceased dog. The male was identified as 68-year-old Darwin Toof of Box Elder. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the South Dakota Fire Marshal and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
YMCA of Rapid City Announces New Executive Board Members
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The YMCA of Rapid City has announced the appointment of two new Executive Board Members, marking an important milestone in the continued growth and success of the organization. The newly appointed board members, Mark Kirkeby and Jess Gromger, bring a wealth of local experience, leadership, and passion for the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through programs and services supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Mark Kirkeby is a long-time Rapid City resident and professional insurance adjuster with Dakota Claims Service. Jess Gromer is the CEO and Founder of G & G Consulting, providing organizational structure, policy work, program development, and strategic planning to her clients.
Police Investigate Stabbing on East New York Street
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City police say a fight on Sunday night led to the hospitalization of an individual. Police responded to the fight in the 200 block of E. New York St. When law enforcement arrived, they located the victim of an assault who had suffered a stab wound. The victim of the assault was transported to the hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. During the course of the investigation, officers located three individuals believed to be involved in the assault. An investigation into the assault is underway.
Rapid City Man Arrested in Stolen Vehicle
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police arrested a Rapid City man early Sunday morning in a stolen vehicle. Officers stopped the vehicle in the 600 block of Farlow Ave. and identified the driver as 43-year-old Corey Tobacco. Based on the investigation, Tobacco was placed under arrest for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. It was learned he is also on probation, and as a result, a probation hold was placed on him and he was transported to the Pennington County Jail.
Wildfire Near Rapid City Regional Airport Contained
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Fire crews were on scene of a wildfire burning near Rapid City Regional Airport Monday afternoon. The Longview Fire was initially reported around noon Monday just north of the airport runway. The fire burned approximately 10 acres of tall grass as it burned into a marsh, causing some access issues. Fire crews were able to stop the fire’s forward progress several hours later. Cause of the fire was under investigation.
Monument Health Receives Top National Hospital Safety Rating
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has once again received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog dedicated to patient safety. The Rapid City Hospital is the only hospital in South Dakota to earn the top rating, a distinction awarded to just 30 percent of hospitals nationwide. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates hospitals on more than 30 measures related to errors, accidents, injuries, infections, and the systems in place to prevent them. Grades range from A to F and are updated twice a year.
Tyson’s beef plant closure in Nebraska will impact a reliant town and ranchers nationwide
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide. The closure of the plant and one of two shifts at a plant in Texas will reduce beef processing capacity nationwide by 7-9% and lead to lower cattle prices. Consumers may not see prices change much at the grocery store over the next six months because all the cattle that are being prepared for slaughter now will still be processed. But in the long run, beef prices may continue to climb even higher than the current records unless U.S. ranchers expand their herds.
Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home. Madison police issued an alert Sunday for Morgan Geyser, saying she was last seen around 8 p.m. the night before with an adult acquaintance. Police in Posen, Illinois, south of Chicago, confirmed that the 23-year-old woman was found sleeping on the sidewalk at a truck stop and taken into custody Sunday night. Geyser was placed in a group home after being granted conditional release from psychiatric hospital. She was sent there in 2018 after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown
Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays. But experts say staying informed about weather, traffic, and airport wait times can help ease anxiety. The FAA is preparing for its busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years, with over 360,000 flights scheduled. And the TSA expects to screen more than 17.8 million people. Winter weather could impact major airports, so travelers should check forecasts regularly. Packing smartly and arriving early can also reduce stress. For road trips, AAA advises checking your car and avoiding peak traffic times.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold. This month’s sale surpassed the previous record of $6 million from another Superman-related comic sold last year. The 1939 Superman No. 1 was one of 500,000 first edition copies printed by Detective Comics Inc and is one of a small number of copies known to be in existence. Three brothers, who like the buyer remain unidentified, discovered the copy beneath old newspapers and cobwebs while cleaning out the attic in their deceased mother’s house in San Francisco last year.
